Srinagar: A joint team of Handwara Police and CRPF 162 have busted a narco-terrorist module operating in the Qalamabad area in North Kashmir’s Handwara district. The seizure was done by the joint team acting on specific information regarding the presence of commercial-quantity contraband and illegal arms and ammunition. Later, FIR No. 38/2025 under Section 8/21 NDPS Act, Sections 13, 18, 23, and 39 UA(P) Act, and Section 7/25 Arms Act was registered at Police Station Qalamabad, District Handwara.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-intellectuals-turning-terrorists-more-dangerous-police-tell-supreme-court-in-2020-delhi-riots-case-1763639800712">‘Intellectuals turning terrorists more dangerous’: Police tell Supreme Court in 2020 Delhi riots case</a>&nbsp;The two hybrid terrorist individuals arrested have been identified as Shahnawaz Khan, aged 23, S/o Abdul Lateef, R/o Puthwari, Nowgam, Handwara, and Abdul Lateef, aged 53, S/o Shah Rehman, R/o Puthwari, Nowgam, Handwara.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/neo-nazi-cult-leader-admits-terror-plot-to-give-poisoned-candy-to-jewish-kids-1763575766259">Neo-Nazi cult leader admits to terror plot of giving poisoned candy to Jewish kids</a>&nbsp;According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, “It is pertinent to mention that the arrested father-son duo was actively involved in running a narco-terror network in the area.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/meta-removes-viral-video-of-delhi-suicide-bomber-from-all-platforms-1763565479429">Meta takes down viral video of Delhi suicide bomber from all platforms</a>&nbsp;Security forces recovered one pistol with 7 live rounds and a heroin-like contraband weighing approximately 890 gm.&nbsp;Security forces have started further investigation in the case, as they believe there could be more individuals involved in the network.

Security forces recovered one pistol with 7 live rounds and a heroin-like contraband weighing approximately 890 gm and have started further investigation in the case, as they believe there could be more individuals involved in the network.

Srinagar: A joint team of Handwara Police and CRPF 162 have busted a narco-terrorist module operating in the Qalamabad area in North Kashmir’s Handwara district. The seizure was done by the joint team acting on specific information regarding the presence of commercial-quantity contraband and illegal arms and ammunition. Later, FIR No. 38/2025 under Section 8/21 NDPS Act, Sections 13, 18, 23, and 39 UA(P) Act, and Section 7/25 Arms Act was registered at Police Station Qalamabad, District Handwara. Also Read: ‘Intellectuals turning terrorists more dangerous’: Police tell Supreme Court in 2020 Delhi riots case The two hybrid terrorist individuals arrested have been identified as Shahnawaz Khan, aged 23, S/o Abdul Lateef, R/o Puthwari, Nowgam, Handwara, and Abdul Lateef, aged 53, S/o Shah Rehman, R/o Puthwari, Nowgam, Handwara. Also Read: Neo-Nazi cult leader admits to terror plot of giving poisoned candy to Jewish kids According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, “It is pertinent to mention that the arrested father-son duo was actively involved in running a narco-terror network in the area.” Also Read: Meta takes down viral video of Delhi suicide bomber from all platforms Security forces recovered one pistol with 7 live rounds and a heroin-like contraband weighing approximately 890 gm. Security forces have started further investigation in the case, as they believe there could be more individuals involved in the network.

Security forces recovered one pistol with 7 live rounds and a heroin-like contraband weighing approximately 890 gm and have started further investigation in the case, as they believe there could be more individuals involved in the network.

Narco-terror module busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara; father-son duo arrested

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu and Kashmir achieved a major breakthrough when it arrested a main kingpin of a Narco terror module from Mumbai Airport.The arrested accused, identified as Mohd. Arshad @Asif, son of Mohd. Rashid, a resident of village Degwar Terwan, Tehsil Haveli, District Poonch, had been absconding since 2023 and was operating from Saudi Arabia.The case was registered in May 2023 following reliable information regarding a narco-terror module operating in the Pir Panjal region. During a joint search operation conducted by the Police and Army, on the intervening night of 30/31-05-2023, an exchange of fire took place between terrorists and the search party.In the ensuing operation, four terrorists were apprehended, and a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and narcotics was recovered, which included: Heroin: 29 kg, Improvised Explosive Device (IED): 01 • Hand Grenades: 06, AK-56 Rifle: 01, Pistols: 04, Live AK-56 Rounds: 70A total of eight accused were found involved in the case, out of which two were absconding. One absconder, Laquit Ahmed, was earlier arrested by SIA Jammu from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, in March 2025, who had absconded soon after the incident to Dubai.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-to-be-removed-as-new-york-mayor-possible-if-this-trump-ally-wins-the-governor-s-race-1762606463923">Zohran Mamdani to be removed as New York mayor? Possible if this Trump ally wins the governor's race</a>The other absconder, Mohd. Arshad @Asif is the main handler and key link between Pakistan-based handlers and operatives in Jammu &amp; Kashmir. He had facilitated the travel of co-accused Laquit Ahmed to Dubai and also organised a secret meeting in the Surankote area for reviving terrorism and narco-terror activities in the Pir Panjal region under his guidance.The SIA Jammu had earlier issued a Look-Out Circular (LOC) against Mohd. Arshad @ Asif in the year 2023, followed by the issuance of a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) from the competent court. The accused has been taken into custody on a three-day transit remand from Mumbai. His arrest from Mumbai International Airport marks a significant success for SIA Jammu and Kashmir in its sustained efforts to dismantle networks involved in narco-terrorism and cross-border subversive activities.

A total of eight accused were found involved in the case, out of which two were absconding. One absconder, Laquit Ahmed, was earlier arrested by SIA Jammu from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, in March 2025, who had absconded soon after the incident to Dubai.

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu and Kashmir achieved a major breakthrough when it arrested a main kingpin of a Narco terror module from Mumbai Airport. The arrested accused, identified as Mohd. Arshad @Asif, son of Mohd. Rashid, a resident of village Degwar Terwan, Tehsil Haveli, District Poonch, had been absconding since 2023 and was operating from Saudi Arabia. The case was registered in May 2023 following reliable information regarding a narco-terror module operating in the Pir Panjal region. During a joint search operation conducted by the Police and Army, on the intervening night of 30/31-05-2023, an exchange of fire took place between terrorists and the search party. In the ensuing operation, four terrorists were apprehended, and a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and narcotics was recovered, which included: Heroin: 29 kg, Improvised Explosive Device (IED): 01 • Hand Grenades: 06, AK-56 Rifle: 01, Pistols: 04, Live AK-56 Rounds: 70 A total of eight accused were found involved in the case, out of which two were absconding. One absconder, Laquit Ahmed, was earlier arrested by SIA Jammu from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, in March 2025, who had absconded soon after the incident to Dubai. Also read: Zohran Mamdani to be removed as New York mayor? Possible if this Trump ally wins the governor's race The other absconder, Mohd. Arshad @Asif is the main handler and key link between Pakistan-based handlers and operatives in Jammu & Kashmir. He had facilitated the travel of co-accused Laquit Ahmed to Dubai and also organised a secret meeting in the Surankote area for reviving terrorism and narco-terror activities in the Pir Panjal region under his guidance. The SIA Jammu had earlier issued a Look-Out Circular (LOC) against Mohd. Arshad @ Asif in the year 2023, followed by the issuance of a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) from the competent court. The accused has been taken into custody on a three-day transit remand from Mumbai. His arrest from Mumbai International Airport marks a significant success for SIA Jammu and Kashmir in its sustained efforts to dismantle networks involved in narco-terrorism and cross-border subversive activities.

A total of eight accused were found involved in the case, out of which two were absconding. One absconder, Laquit Ahmed, was earlier arrested by SIA Jammu from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, in March 2025, who had absconded soon after the incident to Dubai.

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Narco-terror module busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara; father-son duo arrested

J-K SIA arrests narco-terror module kingpin having links with Pak-based handlers